Dipod - The Driving Instructors Podcast

Show recorded 13/12/21 68 minutes In this show we talk with Rob Cooling and expel some myths about electric cars. Presentations Transition To Electric Sound Generators Charging Lesson Fees & Hours Life and Reliability Manufacturing Costs Correspondence Bizarre Questions Running On Empty Facemasks

Show recorded 27/10/21 - released 6/11/21 90 minutes In this show we look back at the recent Expo and Conference held at the heart of England showground and listen to some interesting chats with some of the participants. Auto or Manual? Buy or Lease? Expo 21 Leister Fire Service V.R. Vehicle Speed of Sight Queen Elizabeth Foundation Radio In The Car Examiners Help Electric Thoughts Vapour Trails S...

Show recorded 22/9/21 - released 27/9/21 82 minutes In this show we get an update on the upcoming Expo and Conference on the 10th Oct' (book your place now!). We also discuss in some depth the change to the trigger system for standards checks. Expo Update Local Events CPD 55% Trigger Continuous Faults Badge In The Window Logging Faults Cardington Test Standard Links Book Expo Tickets Expo and Conf...

Show recorded 18/8/21 - released 7/9/21 62 minutes In this show we continue our discussion with Mark Revill-Johnson from New Zealand and amongst other things, we compare notes on how the driving instructor industry compares to the UK. Correspondance Move To New Zealand NZ Licence Conditions Motorbikes Code Zero Advertising Grading System Role Playing Links Code Zero App Book Expo Tickets

Insight To Drive Show recorded 18/8/21 62 minutes This recording has been devided into two shows. In this first show we have two guests on Skype. Firstly Kathy Higgins who talks to us about her new book that is about to be released (26/8/21). Also from New Zealand we speak to Mark Revill-Johnson, who we talk to in more depth in Show 184 (to be released in a couple of weeks time). An Insight To Dri...

Show recorded 28/7/21 62 minutes In this show we speak to Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the magazine and the upcoming Expo and Conference on October 10th. Intelligent Instructor Magazine Intelligent Instructor Plus Conference and Expo Centre Of England Booking Tickets Scalping Expo Activities DVSA Safe Driving For Life Site Invisible Car Proposed Law Change - Seat Belts Proposed...

Show recorded 23/6/21 80 minutes In this show we are joined by Terry Cook and we talk over a number of topics including Terry's own podcasts, The Instructor and 5 Minute Theory Introducing Terry Booking A Test Lesson Prices Attitudes To Learning To Drive Anti Social Media The 5 Minute Theory Going Metric Stopping Distance The Instructor Cycle Savvy Vehicle Modifications NJC Membership Structure

Show recorded 26/5/21 65 minutes In this show we cover a large number of subjects, many revolving around the practical test after the lockdown. Expo 2021 The Covid Effect Back Early Pass Rates Booking Tests Terminating Tests Booking Trolls Electric Vehicles on Test Failing Reasons Car Parks Emergency Alerts Cycling Initiative

Show recorded 7/4/21 57 minutes In todays show we are joined by Andrew Love who is on the ADINJC board as their training officer. Amongst many topics we speak about working out your business costings, electric cars and core skills. Webinars NJC Training Dyslexia Lesson Prices Business Costing Financing Electric Cars Single Pedal Demonstration Electric Costings Core Skills Green Number Plates Links...

Show recorded 17/3/21 73 minutes After a bit of a break over the recent lock down period, we gather once again get together over Skype to look to the resumption of being able to get back to work once again. The end of lockdown is nigh! Booking Tests DVSA New CEO Mock Tests Correspondance MoT's Mobile Phone Use ALKS ISAT Stop the E Stop Green Number Plates Parking On The Pavement Clean Air Driving...

Show recorded 20/11/20 67 minutes With the government looking to the year 2030 as the final year that petrol and diesel cars can be sold new, we take a look at the future of driving instruction and when to make the jump to an electric car for teaching in. 2030 Deadline Business Planning Large Electric Vehicles Battery Life Charge Per Mile The ULEZ Charge Road Fund Licence Electric Scooters The Wea...

Show recorded 9/10/20 67 minutes After 11 years on the interwebs, we cover a multitude of ADI related subjects and answer some correspondents. Online Booking 11 Years Returning Off Test Speed On Test Stopping Beyond the Stop Line Open Windows Good News On Fatalities Bad News On Fatalities Waiting Room Closures PCS Return To Work Ballet Theory Test Video Clips Update On DVSA Services Flipping Tests...

Show recorded 25/8/20 46 minutes In this show we take a look at the state of driving test and speculate on what it would be like if the DVSA was privatised. Booking Tests Test Times A Private Issue Less Traffic Price Rise First Car Pros and Cons ADINJC Cycle Lanes

Show recorded 23/7/20 46 minutes In this show we look at the problems of getting back to work after the Covid-19 pandemic. Temperature Knock On Effect Petition New Business It's Off To Work We Go Masks Links Theory Extension Petition

Show recorded 25/6/20 69 minutes In this show we talk to Keir Gallagher who represents Cycle UK and we talk valnerable road users. Intro to Keir The Dutch Reach Electric Bikes Curtasy and Consideration Close Passing Rent A Bike Horse Riders Links Cycle UK Cycle UK - Video

Show recorded 29/4/20 57 minutes In this show we find out how we've been occupying our time in lock down and speculate about how we will be starting our businesses again. Pete's Exploits Nick's Journal Elliot's Activities What's Next Getting Back To Work Webinars Links ADINJC Talkline ADINJC Webinars

  Show recorded 26/3/20 53 minutes In this show we keep our social distance and are joined by our guest Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor. Links Intelligent Instructor National Conferene Event ADINJC Talkline Electric Vehicle Education Video (Rob Cooling)

Show recorded 24/2/20 released 8/3/20 46 minutes In this show we cover your correspondence regarding yellow backed signs, talk about lights, electric cars, Expo details and risk management. Links Yellow sign regulations

Show recorded 27/1/20 released 15/2/20 33 minutes In this show we chat - quickly about the upcoming free conferences, use of lights among other things. Links Booking for The Driving Instructor Show Download the mp3 HERE! To download, right click and choose "save file as" (or similar) CPD Notes You can download the CPD notes and then and add your own notes, then use it towards your personal CPD. Do...

Show recorded 27/1/20 52 minutes In this show we catch up with some correspondance and look at the changes that will affect you if you are planning to drive in Europe after our exit from the EU. Links Booking for The Driving Instructor Show

Rob Cooling gave this 'Electrified' talk at the recent Expo and Conference that was held (very successfully) for the first time at the Heart of England conference centre. In this talk Rob takes us through a little of the history of electric cars and we peer into the future and find out about the rapid developments that are happening.

Show recorded on 13/12/19 - released 17/12/19 82 minutes In our Christmas edition we look at 20 laws that most drivers and instructors are not aware of, and we hear about the plans for a number of Expos during 2020. Correspondence - Cycling 20 Things Splashing The Cash Driving Too Slowly Pets On The Hardshoulder Frosted Windows Ticking Over Vagrancy Emergency Vehicles Parking On The Pavement Loud...

Show recorded on 13/11/19 - released 30/11/19 71 minutes In this marathon length podcast we tackle Roundabouts, voice concerns over new drivers, the use of electronic devices and listen to the Big Learner Relay Choir! New Driver Concerns Driving On The Motorway Bad Weather Large Roundabouts Smart Motorway Concerns Use Of Electronic Devices Breathaliser Impementation Parking On The Pavement In Lond...

Show recorded on 14/10/19 - released 12/11/19 40 minutes In this show we look at the importance of being patient and how we get that across to our pupils. Can You Be Patient Please! Fax Machines Light Sequence Follow Through Lack Of Theory   .

Show recorded on 14/10/19 - released 23/10/19 40 minutes In this show we speak to Richard Borges from Intelligent Instructor about the recent Expo 2019 event. Stand Feedback Busy Times Speaker Response John Sheridan Interview Award Ceremony Lynne Barrie Interview Links Conference and Expo 2019